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EA03 RHY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 RHY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 156,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 156,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 141,132 miles

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 3 May 2019 141,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2018 128,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 128,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlights Frosted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 86,445 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlights Frosted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,194 miles

Front blades are split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear pads are 60% worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,853 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,202 miles

Front tyres on 1.6mm

Rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,475 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,242 miles

o/s front wiper split on ends

rear # plate starting to seperate

Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,242 miles

rear # plate starting to seperate

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front wiper split on ends

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,124 miles

N/S/F wiper split.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,311 miles

Ft wipers split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,879 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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EA03 RHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA03 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA03 RHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is EA03 RHY safe to buy?

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